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Knoxville Concerts in October 2026

Knoxville concerts in October 2026 are here—browse the live music calendar below now and catch the hottest shows lighting up the city all month long.

Oct 22Thu • 6:45 PM

Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour

Koe Wetzel · Corey Kent

Food City CenterKnoxville, TN

Oct 22Thu • 8:00 PM

Willow Avalon

Bijou TheatreKnoxville, TN

Oct 22Thu • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Halloween Classics

Knoxville Museum of ArtKnoxville, TN

Oct 22Thu • 8:45 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Knoxville Museum of ArtKnoxville, TN

Oct 23Fri • 8:30 PM

LIL WAYNE: 20 YEARS OF CARTER CLASSICS

Lil Wayne · 2 Chainz

Food City CenterKnoxville, TN

Oct 23Fri • 7:00 PM

Gavin Adcock w/ Pecos and The Rooftops

Gavin Adcock · Pecos & the Rooftops

Knoxville ColiseumKnoxville, TN

Oct 23Fri • 8:00 PM

An Evening With The Dirty Guv'nahs: 20th Anniversary Tour

Bijou TheatreKnoxville, TN

Oct 23Fri • 8:00 PM

Human Clay - A Tribute to Creed

Open Chord MusicKnoxville, TN

Oct 24Sat • 8:00 PM

Nick Shoulders: Apocalypse, Never! Tour

Bijou TheatreKnoxville, TN

Oct 25Sun • 8:00 PM

Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour

The Mill & MineKnoxville, TN

Oct 27Tue • 7:30 PM

Buddy Guy 90

Tennessee TheatreKnoxville, TN

Oct 27Tue • 8:00 PM

Magoo

Barley's Taproom and PizzeriaKnoxville, TN

Oct 28Wed • 6:30 PM

The Red Clay Strays

The Red Clay Strays · Brent Cobb

Food City CenterKnoxville, TN

Oct 28Wed • 7:00 PM

Indigo Girls with Special Guest Linda Perry

Indigo Girls · Linda Perry

Tennessee TheatreKnoxville, TN

Oct 28Wed • 7:00 PM

Nurse Blake

Bijou TheatreKnoxville, TN

Oct 29Thu • 11:00 AM

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Aram Demirjian - Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra · Aram Demirjian

Knoxville Civic ColiseumKnoxville, TN

Oct 30Fri • 8:00 PM

Zach John King

Open Chord MusicKnoxville, TN

Oct 31Sat • 8:00 PM

Mannequin Pussy

Mannequin Pussy · Snõõper

Bijou TheatreKnoxville, TN

Oct 31Sat • 8:00 PM

Bear Grillz

The 808Knoxville, TN

Oct 31Sat • 9:00 PM

Recoditos Y Banda Machos

Knoxville Civic ColiseumKnoxville, TN

Top Artists Coming to Knoxville in October 2026

Lil Wayne tickets in Knoxville — Oct 23, 2026 →

Lil Wayne

New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.), raised in Hollygrove, broke out with Hot Boys and went solo with Tha Block Is Hot. His Tha Carter III spawned “Lollipop,” sold 1M+ first week, and won 3 Grammys including Best Rap Album.

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2 Chainz tickets in Knoxville — Oct 23, 2026 →

2 Chainz

2 Chainz, born Tauheed Epps in College Park, Georgia, is a Grammy-winning Southern hip-hop and trap artist. Known for his distinctive style, clever wordplay, and charismatic persona, he gained fame with hits like "No Lie" and "Birthday Song". His albums include "Based on a T.R.U. Story" and "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music". He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Drake, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne, and is recognized for his engaging touring and "Most Expensivest" series.Read more

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The Red Clay Strays tickets in Knoxville — Oct 28, 2026 →

The Red Clay Strays

Hailing from Mobile, AL, The Red Clay Strays deliver an eclectic rock-n-roll sound. Their single Wondering Why has over 75M streams, hit #1 on Spotify Viral 50 USA, and led Moment of Truth to #2 on the Americana Albums Chart.

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Koe Wetzel tickets in Knoxville — Oct 22, 2026 →

Koe Wetzel

Pittsburg, Texas artist Koe Wetzel blends red-dirt country with grunge, rock and Texas outlaw. His Triple-Platinum hit High Road spent five weeks at No. 1 and was 2025’s most played record. He’s earned 15 RIAA certifications and 6B+ streams.

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Popular Venues for Concerts in Knoxville in October

FAQ

What Concerts Are Coming Up in Knoxville in October 2026?

Upcoming concerts in Knoxville for October 2026 include these performers and dates: Lil Wayne (October 23, 2026), 2 Chainz (Oct 23, 2026), The Red Clay Strays (October 28, 2026), and Koe Wetzel (October 22, 2026). We regularly update the listings, so explore the current shows to find an event that interests you and review ticket options.

What Venues Host Concerts in Knoxville in October 2026?

Some of the venues hosting concerts in Knoxville during October 2026 include Bijou Theatre, Food City Center, Open Chord Music, and Tennessee Theatre. These are selected locations rather than a complete list; explore the concert listings to see where individual shows are scheduled.

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